Kevin Durant has begged fans to wipe his embarrassing 2011 Three-Point Contest performance off the internet after a clip resurfaced online.
The former MVP's 2011 contest showing has become the butt of jokes over the years due to just how poor it was, and Durant took to social media to express his frustration when someone brought the moment back into the spotlight.
The Houston Rockets superstar's plea soon went viral as fans revisited the numbers from that day.
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Durant was clearly not happy to see a clip of his 2011 Three-Point Contest resurface online as he urged on X for it to be removed.
"You funky m_____f_____… delete this bro… please?" Durant begged.
The blunt message came as the video of his performance began circulating once more, and Durant's reaction underscored just how much he wants to leave that specific moment in the past.
Social media users wasted no time highlighting the contrast between his usual scoring brilliance and what happened that night.
Durant's 2011 Three-Point Contest performance is remembered as one of the worst in the event's history.
Despite being one of the league's top scorers, he managed just 6 points in the contest, hitting only 5 of 25 total attempts. His shooting also included only 1 of 5 on the so-called "moneyballs," the racks designed to boost a competitor's score.
For context, most participants in the Three-Point Contest will aim for a score well into double digits, and seasoned shooters often reach 15 or more by capitalising on the moneyball bonuses.
Durant's struggles were especially glaring given his reputation as one of the NBA's elite offensive talents.
Even decades later, fans still bring up that performance whenever the Three-Point Contest is discussed, which explains Durant's plea to have the footage removed.
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